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Lauri Peterson

Lauri And Josh: Part II

After an emotional year, Lauri Waring Peterson and her son Josh speak candidly about his battle with drug addiction.

January 29, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: This week, we conclude our two-part conversation with Lauri and Josh.

Bravotv.com: [Talk about Josh moving out ....]

Lauri: ...That's when I think parents have most difficult time raising children: when we have wisdom, and try to spare our children from hurt, and they refuse to listen to that wisdom. And I think that was a perfect example. And, what happened was Josh did move over there immediately. And, yeah, my perception from it all, in hindsight, looking back on it, was that I think he did do it to hurt me. And I think Josh had voiced that he thought that George had replaced him in my heart, and I think that was a way just to hurt me, and maybe even to hurt George too. And then also I think that he was lured in with free rent in lieu of being a weapon to hurt my relationship with George.

Josh: I don't feel like I tried to hurt her...

Bravotv.com: ...Going back to the therapist...iit seemed like what you see from tonight's episode that a big part of the argument was your thought that all drugs are bad, and Josh not necessarily thinking that - that he had gotten off the harder stuff, but not all are bad necessarily. I didn't know if you guys had come to an agreement or if Josh feels differently now.

Josh: Since I was in 7th grade, I wrote an article on the Constitution and how marijuana should be legal. ...I put it together and it was amazing. I made points that people were stunned. They were in awe. ...There were so many facts that I put together about marijuana...The government is very lenient on marijuana. It's a slap on the wrist; it's a ticket now. Especially in California, all my friends [have]their cards. I have my card too [for the] Cannibus Club, where you go into a dispensary and you can buy marijuana legally. My mom's perspective is drugs are drugs period. I would have a very bad opiate addiction, and getting off of it was very difficult. I told my mom that I still smoked pot. She was just not happy about that. Her perspective was, "Drugs are bad. While you're using them you won't be talking or associating yourself with me.

Next:
Lauri and Josh: Part I
Lauri and Josh: Part I Lauri Waring and her son open up about drug addiction. January 29, 20084 Comments The Real Housewives of Orange County Season 3 / Episode 11 / Lauri Peterson

Comments

5 Comments

Lauri, the programs are not going to be the same without you in them I refuse to watch them any more.

Lauri, who is was the designer of the dress you wore to your bridal shower and where can this dress be purchased?

LAURI, I MISS YOU ON THE OC.I WAS WONDERING IF YOUR STILL MAKING YOUR JEWLERY? I LOVED IT AND WOULD LOKE TO SEE MORE.THANKS ROCHELLE

Lauri, I feel the same way about missing you. For me you were the main reason I watched, because of your family and your struggles with Josh. You are a beautiful real person who is dealing with a real life situation. God bless and come back.

Lauri, we miss seeing you on the show. Hope you will be back soon. I have watched the show since season 1 and i dont miss an episode. You are such a wonderful mother with your kids and always hold that in your heart as you work through this with Josh. You and your family are in my prayers. I am a mother of two boys, Nathan-13yrs. and Nicholas-4yrs.old and they are a precious gift. I hope to see you and all the housewives back on bravo soon. God bless you and take care.

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